Z78

Non-billable

Other specified health status

Z78 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified health status. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z78.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Excludes2 — not included here

  • asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
  • postprocedural status (Z93-Z99)
  • sex reassignment status (Z87.890)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z78?
Z78 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified health status". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z78 a billable code?
No — Z78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z78.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z78?
Z78 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z78.0, Z78.1, Z78.9.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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